Johnson and Johnson India announced an enhanced paternity leave policy

Vastavam web: Johnson and Johnson India today announced an enhanced paternity leave policy under which new and adoptive fathers will be entitled to eight weeks of paid leave during the first year of birth or adoption.For new mothers, the company has been offering up to 26 weeks of maternity leave for the past six years.”With an enhanced paternity leave policy at Johnson and Johnson India, new and adoptive fathers will now be entitled to eight weeks of paid leave during the first year to bond with the new-born or the newly adopted child,” a company release said.

“Enhanced benefits make us attractive towards millennials and GenZs, who are critical to our future workforce. By extending parental leave benefits to fathers and adoptive parents, we also strengthen our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and support for the modern-day family,” explained Indrajeet Sengupta, Head-Human Resources, Johnson and Johnson India.